Scania has announced a €70 million investment in its production facility in Angers, France, to expand its capacity for electric truck manufacturing and support Europe’s transition to sustainable transport.
The investment will fund an extension of the existing site and the adaptation of assembly lines to accommodate battery-electric truck production. The upgraded facility will be capable of producing both conventional combustion-engine trucks and electric vehicles, providing greater flexibility to respond to evolving market demand.
The Angers plant has been part of Scania’s industrial network for more than 30 years and plays a key role in supplying vehicles to customers across France and Europe. The company said the investment builds on the site’s strong manufacturing performance while supporting its long-term strategy for sustainable transport.
Petrus Sundvall, President of Scania Production Angers, said the project is designed to secure the long-term future of the facility while increasing production flexibility. He noted that the ability to assemble both conventional and electric trucks will allow Scania to adapt to changing customer requirements and market conditions.
Scania emphasised that the transition to electrified transport requires more than vehicle production alone. According to Christian Levin, President and CEO of Scania, widespread adoption of electric trucks will depend on the availability of charging infrastructure, renewable electricity and supportive regulatory frameworks.
The investment forms part of Scania’s broader efforts to support the decarbonisation of road transport through continued investment in vehicle technology, battery systems, charging solutions and industrial capabilities.
By strengthening its electric truck production capacity in Angers, Scania is taking another step towards supporting Europe’s climate ambitions while helping create a more sustainable and competitive transport industry.
